What is a maid cafe?
Maid Cafes (メイド喫茶 / メイドカフェ Meido kissa / Meido kafe) are a subcategory of cosplay restaurants found predominantly in Japan. Staff members dress in maid and butler costumes to serve and entertain guests.
The uniform varies from cafe to cafe, but most are based on the costume of French maids, usually composed of a dress, petticoat, apron, headdress, and stockings.
Other types of maid cafes include:
The uniform varies from cafe to cafe, but most are based on the costume of French maids, usually composed of a dress, petticoat, apron, headdress, and stockings.
Other types of maid cafes include:
- Victorian style, based on fashion from the Victorian era
- “Modern-traditional,” where staff wears a mixture of traditional kimono and maid outfits
- Neko Cafe: Neko (ネコ, 猫) means cat in Japanese, and servers wear cat tails and cat ears
What events are you doing?
A complete list of events can be found by clicking here!
What should I expect from a Mochi Cafe event?
At any of our table service events, guests will be seated and introduced to their hosting maids and butlers. You will then be served a drink and food as we do our best to dazzle you with dancing and singing performances. Due to venue-specific rules about food service, Mochi Cafe will sometime host 'game cafe' events, where the maids and butlers will play board games and card games with you and your tablemates instead of serving food.
After the session, feel free to ask your Mochi maid or butler for a photograph! Most of us would be happy to oblige when asked.
After the session, feel free to ask your Mochi maid or butler for a photograph! Most of us would be happy to oblige when asked.
How do I get in touch?
If you'd like us to perform at your event or host a cafe at your convention, email us at:
[email protected]
If you have questions regarding applications or membership, email us at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
If you have questions regarding applications or membership, email us at:
[email protected]
Who can apply to be a member?
Anyone 18 years old or above can apply for Mochi Cafe! Any prospective member under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to apply. The application page can be found here!
I can't dance, but can I still join?
YES! While dancing is a big part of Mochi Cafe's culture, our team extends beyond that, including photography, videography, web design, journalism, product design, costume design, and more!
When do applications open?
Applications to join Mochi Cafe usually open every April and November and the form can be found by clicking here! Keep up with us through our social media and website to make sure you don't miss it!